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Opelika, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Opelika, AL (Lee County) — Census median home value $213,700, county listing prices up about 4.7% over the past year. Market data for Opelika houses and the broader area.
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Opelika, AL is in Lee County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Opelika and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 31,944, with a median household income of $58,763. Census data puts the median value of houses in Opelika at $213,700.
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Market overview
Opelika housing market
Opelika is in Lee County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Opelika and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$213,700
Population (Census ACS)
31,944
Median household income
$58,763
County price trend (2025)
4.73% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Opelika market snapshot
Population
31,944
County
Lee County
Median Household Income
$58,763
Median Home Value (city)
$213,700
Median Gross Rent
$947/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Opelika's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $213,700.
County Price Trend
Lee County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.73% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Opelika has an estimated population of 31,944 and a median household income of $58,763, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Opelika's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Opelika
County guide: Lee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Opelika.
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Nearby communities include Auburn, Loachapoka, Notasulga, Smiths Station, Phenix City.
Auburn market data
Nearby city · ~7.7 mi
Loachapoka market data
Nearby city · ~13.3 mi
Notasulga market data
Nearby city · ~18.4 mi
Smiths Station market data
Nearby city · ~18.9 mi
Phenix City market data
Nearby city · ~24.8 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cusseta (~9.7 mi), Waverly (~12.2 mi), Valley (~14.0 mi), Huguley (~15.0 mi), La Fayette (~16.5 mi), Lanett (~16.9 mi), Camp Hill (~18.7 mi), Ladonia (~21.8 mi), Fredonia (~22.9 mi), Tuskegee (~24.3 mi), Five Points (~24.7 mi), Penton (~24.8 mi), Dadeville (~25.8 mi), Reeltown (~26.3 mi), Franklin (~27.7 mi), Hurtsboro (~29.1 mi).
Census & home facts
Opelika data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
31,944
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$213,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$58,763
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$947
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.73%
Census place type
city
County
Lee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
61.49 sq mi
Census GEOID
0157048
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Opelika
Schools
Auburn City — 14 schools, 9,492 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lee addresses may be served by Auburn City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Opelika FAQ
What are houses worth in Opelika, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Opelika at $213,700.
How much do houses cost in Opelika, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Opelika, Census ACS data shows a median value of $213,700. Active listing prices in Lee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Opelika, AL?
Opelika houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Opelika, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Opelika's population at approximately 31,944.
What's the median rent in Opelika, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Opelika at approximately $947 per month.
What is the median household income in Opelika, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Opelika at approximately $58,763.
Is the Opelika housing market growing?
Lee County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.73% annual change in 2025.
Is Opelika, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Opelika's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Opelika, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Auburn City for many Opelika addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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